Consecration of Buddhist statue at the Trairatanaram Temple: Golden umbrella
Title
Consecration of Buddhist statue at the Trairatanaram Temple: Golden umbrella
Creator
Chigas, George
Date
1987-06
Extent
1 photograph
Description
From a series of photographs documenting Cambodian life and culture in Lowell, Massachusetts. The festive golden umbrella appears unassuming, at the edge of a clearing, set up behind folding chairs. Chigas shows us this one part of the consecration, with notes on its symbolism and the wider community ceremony: burning of incense, preparation of food, and gathering at the temple.
Collection:
George Chigas Collection (MS 180)
Identifier
mums180-f06-i004
Cite As:
Consecration of Buddhist statue at the Trairatanaram Temple: Golden umbrella, June 1987. Photograph by George Chigas. George Chigas Collection (MS 180).